Here’s a comprehensive, ready-to-use EFT Tapping Script for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — designed to safely release trauma-related stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers, while cultivating grounding, safety, and healing.
⚠️ Important: EFT for PTSD should be used with care. If trauma is severe, it’s recommended to work alongside a qualified therapist. This script is safe for gentle, self-guided work but not a substitute for professional care.
EFT Tapping Script
Healing PTSD Trauma
Preparation
Sit comfortably with your feet grounded.
Place your hands over your heart or on your lap.
Take a slow, deep breath in… and exhale fully.
Bring awareness to a specific traumatic memory or trigger.
Notice any physical sensations, tension, or emotions — fear, shame, anger, sadness, or panic.
Acknowledge these feelings without judgment, knowing it’s safe to release and heal.
Optional: Have a safe object or grounding tool nearby (like a soft pillow, blanket, or stone) to help you stay anchored.
Setup Statement
(Karate Chop Point – repeat 3 times)
“Even though I carry this trauma, this fear, and this pain,
I deeply and completely accept myself,
and I am open to releasing these burdens, feeling safe, and reclaiming my peace, strength, and resilience.”
Round 1 – Acknowledging Trauma and Emotional Impact
Eyebrow:
“I notice the fear, pain, and tension from this trauma”
Side of Eye:
“I feel triggered, anxious, or unsafe when I remember it”
Under Eye:
“I notice my body reacts with tension, panic, or numbness”
Under Nose:
“I feel overwhelmed, sad, or angry about what happened”
Chin:
“I sometimes relive these memories and emotions”
Collarbone:
“I notice how this trauma affects my present life and relationships”
Under Arm:
“I feel the weight of fear, shame, or pain still in my body”
Top of Head:
“I honor these feelings and experiences without judgment”
Round 2 – Releasing Trauma Responses
Eyebrow:
“I release fear, tension, and emotional weight from this trauma”
Side of Eye:
“I let go of panic, anxiety, and hypervigilance”
Under Eye:
“I release shame, guilt, and self-blame”
Under Nose:
“I soften my body and mind, allowing safety and calm to enter”
Chin:
“I release memories that keep me stuck in the past”
Collarbone:
“I let go of fear that controls my thoughts and actions”
Under Arm:
“I allow healing energy to flow through my body, mind, and spirit”
Top of Head:
“I am safe in this moment and open to healing”
Round 3 – Inviting Safety, Strength, and Healing
Eyebrow:
“I am safe in my body and in this moment”
Side of Eye:
“I reclaim my strength, courage, and inner resilience”
Under Eye:
“I am learning to trust myself and my reactions”
Under Nose:
“I allow compassion, patience, and self-love to guide me”
Chin:
“I release the hold of past trauma on my present life”
Collarbone:
“I am supported, safe, and capable of healing”
Under Arm:
“I embrace grounding, calm, and inner peace”
Top of Head:
“I allow myself to heal at my own pace, step by step”
Round 4 – Strengthening Resilience and Emotional Freedom
Eyebrow:
“I strengthen my ability to remain calm and grounded”
Side of Eye:
“I release lingering fear, anxiety, and hypervigilance completely”
Under Eye:
“I trust myself to process and release past trauma safely”
Under Nose:
“My mind, body, and spirit are resilient and healing”
Chin:
“I am learning to respond to life from safety and calm, not fear”
Collarbone:
“I reclaim peace, emotional freedom, and empowerment”
Under Arm:
“I am safe, supported, and moving forward with strength”
Top of Head:
“I am healing, resilient, and whole”
Closing Integration
Place your hands over your heart.
Take three slow, grounding breaths.
Say aloud or silently:
“I release trauma, fear, and emotional weight.
I am safe, grounded, and resilient.
I trust myself to heal and reclaim my peace, strength, and emotional freedom.
Step by step, I am whole and empowered.”
Feel the safety, grounding, and healing energy settle deeply into your mind, body, and spirit.
Practice Notes
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Use gently and in short sessions if trauma is intense
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Tap lightly while noticing physical sensations and emotional responses
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Combine with grounding exercises, safe visualization, and mindfulness
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Work with a qualified therapist if emotions feel overwhelming
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Repeat consistently to reduce triggers, reclaim calm, and strengthen resilience